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Love and Theft's Eric Gunderson Welcomes Baby Boy

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:39:39 +0000

Eric Gunderson of Love and Theft is a first-time father as his wife Emily gave birth to a baby boy on Sunday (March 10). Everyone is said to be doing well, but the couple won't be at peace at home anytime soon, as the new arrival was born two months early and is in the NICU.

Love and Theft, Florida Georgia Line Surprise Jake Owen Wearing Only Underwear

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:30:40 +0000

Country duos Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line pranked Jake Owen in a way he's sure not to soon forget. During a recent stop on the CMT tour, the four men showed up onstage in just boots and underwear -- or 'adult diapers' -- with pacifiers in their mouths and 'bottles' of beer, meant to celebrate Owen's new baby.

Love and Theft's Eric Gunderson Expecting Baby Boy!

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:00:14 +0000

It’s a boy for Love and Theft‘s Eric Gunderson, who is expecting his first child with his wife, Emily, next spring. The ‘Runnin’ Out of Air’ singer broke the news with a statement to the Boot, sharing, “I’m so excited to have a boy! Emily would be happy either way, but I’ve been secretly planning [...]

Love and Theft, 'Runnin' Out of Air' – Lyrics Uncovered

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:00:10 +0000

Love and Theft's 'Runnin' Out of Air' lyrics take a different spin from what fans are used to hearing from the duo. But the marriage of melody, music and lyrics were the perfect fit, which is why the pair decided to pick the tune as their latest single to hit country radio airwaves.

2012 CMA New Artist of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:00:10 +0000

The five nominees for the 2012 CMA New Artist of the Year award reached their current levels of fame in very different ways. Thompson Square might be the only true "new artist," meaning an act that was previously unheard of before releasing a smash debut album. The others are no less deserving, however. This is an interesting category that will be fun to watch on Nov. 1. Who do you think will win the New Artist of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

Love and Theft, 'Runnin' Out of Air' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:30:19 +0000

The difference between country newcomer and country star can be one irresistible single, and ‘Runnin’ Out of Air’ is that song for Love and Theft. Sure, ‘Angel Eyes’ was a No. 1 gold hit, but the new track from the duo’s self-titled album is like a busted piñata that just keeps giving sweet goodness. In a way, one’s addiction [...]

Jake Owen to Headline 2012 CMT Tour With Love and Theft, Florida Georgia Line

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:00:37 +0000

Jake Owen has been named the headliner of the this year’s CMT on Tour package, which will also feature rising stars Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line as supporting acts. The 2012 CMT on Tour: The Summer Never Ends trek is set to kick off on Oct. 10 in New York City and wrap on Dec. 15 in Owen’s hometown of Vero Beach, Fla.

Love and Theft Score First No. 1 Hit With 'Angel Eyes'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:00:13 +0000

After dancing around the No. 1 position on the country singles chart over the past few weeks, Love and Theft finally have locked in the top slot with their hit song, ‘Angel Eyes.’ ‘Angel Eyes’ was the first release from Love and Theft after their reformation from a trio to a duo. The tune is [...]

Love and Theft's 'Angel Eyes' Reaches Gold Certification

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:03:55 +0000

Love and Theft are on the brink of scoring their very first No. 1 single with ‘Angel Eyes,’ but the celebration has already started. The tune, which was written by Love and Theft’s Eric Gunderson (along with Eric Paslay and Jeff Coplan), has been certified gold for digital downloads exceeding 500,000 copies sold.

Love and Theft, 'Love and Theft' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:00:24 +0000

For Love and Theft, it’s addition by subtraction. The loss of a record label and a band member resulted in a project that is tighter and more accessible than anything on the group’s 2009 debut album. The best songs on ‘Love and Theft‘ are those that tell simple stories and those that rely on simple melodies. That’s most of the album.

Love and Theft Hunt 'Sasquirrel' in New 'Love and Theft TV' Episode

Billy Dukes — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:00:58 +0000

Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Grunderson of Love and Theft may not get invited to any country celebrity hunts after their performance in the latest ‘Love and Theft TV’ episode. Watch both men in camoflauge and hunter’s orange try to hunt down a mythical beast known as Sasquirrel in this Taste of Country exclusive premiere video.

KLAW Country Song Showdown – Big & Rich vs. Love and Theft [POLL]

Frank Seres — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:45:35 +0000

Last week on KLAW’s Country Song Showdown, Blake Shelton’s “Over” beat Kenny Chesney’s “Come Over” by a little more than a 2 to 1 margin. This week it’s duo vs. duo as we put the new Big & Rich song, “That’s Why I Pray” up against the new tune from Love and Theft, “Angel Eyes”. [...]

Love and Theft Find a New Home at RCA, 'Excited' for the Future

Jeff Giles — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:00:22 +0000

Between losing their record deal and one of their band members, it’s been a tumultuous couple of years for Love and Theft. But all’s well that ends well, and with their brand new deal at RCA Records, the duo is back on track and feeling better than ever about their future.

“This is the most excited I’ve been in a long time,” Love and Theft member Stephen Barker Liles told Taste of Country during a recent interview. “The fact that we’re over it all now and things are moving forward is a really good feeling.”